Excuses to Stay Another Day or Come Back Soon

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August 2025

Coolinary New Orleans - Aug 1 - 31, 2025 - New Orleans.  Celebrate dining in America's most delicious city!  This summer restaurant promotion during August features affordably priced mouthwatering three-course menus.  It will be a delicious summer with famous New Orleans restaurants offering specially priced summer menus.

Fidelity Bank White Linen Night - Aug 2, 2025 - Arts District of New Orleans.  Explore the hippest art scene in New Orleans and its stunning galleries at the 31st Annual White Linen Night in New Orleans Arts District.   Be sure to wear your white linen!

Satchmo SummerFest - Aug 2-3, 2025 - N.O.Jazz Museum - New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, is honored in true New Orleans fashion at the Satchmo SummerFest.

NOLA Pickle Fest - Aug 6-10, 2025 at N.O. Morial Convention Center.

Red Dress Run - Aug 9, 2025 French Quarter - The New Orleans Red Dress Run is one of the largest Red Dress Runs in the U.S.  Hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, the Red Dress Run contributes to several charities annually!

Dirty Linen Night - Aug 9, 2025 on Royal Street in the French Quarter - Dirty Linen Night (usually one week after White Linen Night) showcases art galleries, antiques, jewelry and specialty shops along the culturally rich and elegant Royal Street.

Southern Decadence - Aug 29 - Sept 1 - in the French Quarter.  Informally known as "Gay Mardi Gras", Southern Decadence is a long weekend event sponsored by New Orleans' gay and lesbian community and centers around the French Quarter.

September 2025

NOLA x NOLA - Sep 25 Oct 5, - 2025 in New Orleans. Celebrating New Orleans’ most iconic music venues and artists.

 October 2025

NOLA Coffee Festival - Oct 3-4, 2025 - at the Pontchartrain Center. Come celebrate New Orleans' rich coffee heritage while bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, and coffee lovers for a two day celebration.  

Gretna Fest - Oct 3-5, 2025 in Gretna, LA  Enjoy casual atmosphere of the diverse music and arts festival located in historic downtown Gretna.  Take the ferry across the Mississippi River, and make a day of it.

Art for Arts' Sake Oct 4 in the Warehouse District on Julia & Magazine Streets.   This annual rite of fall has become one of the hottest events of the year for art lovers and partygoers in and around New Orleans. The free citywide gallery hop marks the opening of the city's arts season.

National Fried Chicken Festival Oct 4 & 5, 2025 at New Orleans Lakefront on Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Ave.  Come enjoy great Southern Fried Chicken from many vendors, music & fun for all.

Crescent City Blue & BBQ Festival Oct 10-12, 2025 at Lafayette Square Park.   This free festival is held at Lafayette Square between St. Charles and Camp Street.  It features two stages, as well as crafts and of course, food, including New Orleans best BBQ!

Gentilly Fest Oct 10-12, 2025 at Pontchartrain Park in Gentilly.  From its beginnings many years ago, the annual Gentilly Fest has aimed to raise funds to aid in the rebuilding and continued growth of the Gentilly area.

Oktoberfest Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2025 at Deutsches Haus (1700 Moss St.).   Three weekends (Fri&Sat) of traditional German music, dancing, food and drink.

NOLA Funk Fest Oct 17-19, 2025 at Spanish Plaza.  Come enjoy a celebration of Louisiana's rich music history which aims to educate, inspire and empower tourists and locals alike, reminding attendees of the profound impact of our music on the world stage.  Along with funky tunes, food, drinks, artisanal crafts, and event merchandise is for purchase.

New Orleans Film Festival Oct 23-Nov 2, 2025 at New Orleans, LA  Established in 1989, the NOFF has grown into one of the nation's major film festivals.  Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors, writers, producers, and directors, and features everything from full length feature films to music videos.

Halloween New Orleans Oct 24-26 in the French Quarter - a special gay weekend event of divine revelry and legendary entertainment all in support of Project Lazarus.

Treme Fall Fest Oct 25, 2025 in Treme`.   Produced by the Historic Faubourg Treme' Association, the Treme` Fall Festival supports the vibrant history and culture of Treme`.

Krewe of Boo Oct 25, 2025 parade through the French Quarter. New Orleans' official Halloween parade will roll at 6:30 pm and is the only major parade with full size floats to travel annually through the French Quarter.

Halloween Oct 31, 2025 across New Orleans.   New Orleans is one of the best cities to be in for Halloween, a city full of ghosts, voodoo legends and spooktacular themed events.